Translations for subtle in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

subtle [Brit ˈsʌt(ə)l, Am ˈsədl] ADJ

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1. subtle (barely perceptible):

subtle distinction, form

subtle change, pressure

subtle shift

2. subtle (finely tuned):

subtle argument, analysis, allusion, hint

subtle strategy, tactic, idea, decision

astuto, ingegnoso

subtle humour, irony

sottile, pungente

subtle performance, plot, characterization

complesso, ricco di sfumature

in a subtle way

you weren't very subtle about it!

non sei andato molto per il sottile!

3. subtle (perceptive):

subtle observer, analyst

subtle person, mind

4. subtle (delicate):

subtle fragrance

subtle blend, colour

subtle lighting

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subtle distinction

sottilmente ragionare

in a subtle way

delicato profumo

subtle

delicato (tenue) colore, tinta

subtle

sottile allusione, osservazione

subtle

sottile umorismo, ironia

subtle

non sei andato molto per il sottile!

you weren't very subtle about it!

discreto profumo, colore

subtle

sottile ironia

subtle irony

una velata, chiara, sottile allusione a qn, qc

a veiled, broad, subtle allusion to sb, sth

fine ironia

subtle

il romanzo è ricco di sfumature

the novel is full of subtle touches or undertones

Translations for subtle in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

subtle [ˈsʌ·t̬l] ADJ

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1. subtle (delicate):

subtle

2. subtle (slight):

subtle difference

3. subtle (astute):

subtle person

subtle question, suggestion, humor

Translations for subtle in the Italian»English Dictionary (Go to English»Italian)

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delicato (-a)

subtle

fine

subtle

subtle

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However, the issue is subtler when it comes to open formulas. en.wikipedia.org

As in the sua, the women remain stationary while performing the tiap hi; they confine their movements to graceful, subtle hand motions. en.wikipedia.org

A more complex (and subtle) type results when the transformer type (magnetic coupling) is combined with the transmission line type (electro-magnetic coupling). en.wikipedia.org

He states that it is a precarious, delicate, subtle but founding isthmus. en.wikipedia.org

Sharp's subsequent albums combined experimental electronic music with subtle jazz elements and elaborate rhythm structures. en.wikipedia.org

Liberal criticism can often become extraordinarily complex and subtle, involving very fine distinctions. en.wikipedia.org

The subtle relationships between the letters turn out to be more thematic than literal, though they eventually come together in a brilliantly unexpected way. en.wikipedia.org

He used extensive underpainting in his oils, thereby creating subtle effects. en.wikipedia.org

However, such a definition deprives the term of its subtle distinctiveness and utility. en.wikipedia.org

These five subtle elements are themselves evolvents and cause the creation of the five gross elements space, air, fire, water and earth. en.wikipedia.org

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